LGBT
Calif. bill would add LGBT history in public schools
April 22, 2011Lawmakers are considering a bill to make sure the historical contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered people are accurately portrayed in public schools.
Read moreObama makes historic move on same-sex marriage rights
February 24, 2011A federal law that bans recognition of same-sex marriage is unconstitutional says the Obama administration, which has ordered the Justice Department to stop defending it in courts nationwide.
Read moreDADT repeal to end discriminatory policy
December 20, 2010In what many are calling a landmark vote for expanding civil rights and equality, the US Senate voted 65-31 to repeal the discriminatory “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell” policy in the military on Dec. 18.
Read moreLGBT students bullied – by their schools
November 17, 2010No one ever said going to school was fun, but for many LGBT students, it can be a downright nightmare - or even impossible.
Read moreNY GOP candidate engages in hate speech
October 14, 2010As New York reels from a wave of anti-gay violence and bullying, GOP gubernatorial candidate "Crazy Carl" Paladino added to the hateful atmosphere by unleashing a stream of anti-LGBT vitriol.
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